Category AI Visibility Report
Interfacing AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈2,173
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Interfacing across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 2,173 AI queries per month.
- Pellon leads the AI shelf with 51.3% of brand mentions, followed by Heat N Bond (8.7%) and Bosal (6%). The top three hold 66% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Interfacing for applique” (top keyword “fusible interfacing for applique”, ~590 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pellon | 1,326 | 51.3% |
| 2 | Heat N Bond | 226 | 8.7% |
| 3 | Bosal | 155 | 6% |
| 4 | Steam-A-Seam | 151 | 5.8% |
| 5 | QuiltSmart | 87 | 3.4% |
| 6 | Vlieseline | 76 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Decovil | 56 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Mistyfuse | 41 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Sulky | 40 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Wonder Under | 36 | 1.4% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfacing for applique | ≈742 | fusible interfacing for applique | 590 |
| Interfacing for bags | ≈727 | handbag interfacing | 320 |
| Gridded fusible interfacing | ≈704 | fusible interfacing with grid | 260 |
| Interfacing for t-shirt quilts | — | fusible interfacing for t-shirt quilts | 3,600 |
| Double sided fusible interfacing | — | double sided fusible interfacing | 720 |
| Sew-in interfacing | — | sewn in interfacing | 3,600 |
| Interfacing for embroidery | — | fusible interfacing for embroidery | 1,000 |
| Interfacing for quilting | — | fusible interfacing for quilting | 1,900 |
| Fusible fleece interfacing | — | fleece fusible interfacing | 880 |
| Fusible interfacing | — | fusible interfacing | 12,100 |
| Knit fusible interfacing | — | knit fusible interfacing | 590 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 240 | 32.5% |
| lindas.com | 96 | 13% |
| threadsmagazine.com | 75 | 10.1% |
| joann.com | 43 | 5.8% |
| pellonprojects.com | 25 | 3.4% |
| sewguide.com | 18 | 2.4% |
| quiltsmart.com | 18 | 2.4% |
| sewyours.com | 15 | 2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for interfacing?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Pellon (51.3%), Heat N Bond (8.7%), Bosal (6%), Steam-A-Seam (5.8%), QuiltSmart (3.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about interfacing?
GEOly estimates ~2,173 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “Interfacing for applique”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for interfacing?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, lindas.com, threadsmagazine.com, joann.com, pellonprojects.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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